Functions.
Section 4
SEC. 4. Functions. — The Department shall be responsible for the following functions: Supervise all activities of the Government which concern tourism; Effect the removal of unnecessary barriers to travel; the integration and simplification of travel regulations; as well as their efficient, fair and courteous enforcement to assure expeditious and hospitable reception of all visitors; Formulate an integrated program of promotion and publicity designed to attract and induce people abroad to visit the Philippines, and patronize things Philippine, and to enhance the prestige of the Filipino people and the Republic; Review all tourism projects which may involve loans from government financial institutions before said institutions may take action on them, and approve all tourism projects and firms applying for tax incentives under the Export Incentives Act, as amended by Presidential Decree No. 92, before the Board of Investments may take action on them; Represent the Government in all such conferences and meetings concerning tourism and travel and discharge such responsibilities of Government as may arise from treaties, agreements and other commitments on tourism and travel, to which it is a signatory; License, regulate and supervise travel agents, tour operators and tour guides; Classify, regulate, supervise and license hotels, resorts, inns, motels, hostels, restaurants and other related facilities and services which cater to foreign and domestic tourists and in addition, formulate suitable standards to ensure that the highest possible standards are met, reasonable fees and charges are made and that services are given with honesty, courtesy, and efficiency; and Perform such other functions as may be provided by law.